Deaver scores one of two runs in game one. He tied the
school record for doubles in a game with three.| Photo Gallery
FERRUM, Va. -- Ferrum College picked up a pair of non-conference baseball wins over visiting Urbana University this afternoon at Panther Field.
Lane Deaver had three doubles in the opener to tie the single game school record.
RecordsFerum (4-5), Urbana (1-4)
How It HappenedDeaver went 5-5 in the opener with three doubles, two runs, two RBI and a stolen base. Starter
Cliff Alexander (W, 1-1) allowed seven hits, and earned run and two walks over six nnings, with four strikeouts. Urbana jumped out to a 4-0 lead after three innings in the nightcap, including a two-run homer by Enmanuel Lopez in the third inning. Ferrum answered with six runs in the fourth inning, then played enough defense to hold on for the win.
Brandon West and
Dustin Boothe had a pair of base hits each for the Panthers.
Dillon Weaver (W, 1-2) got the win after throwing four innings of a scheduled seven-inning game. He allowed four hits, four earned runs and a pair of walks, while striking out six.
Back to the ParkFerrum and Urbana return to Panther Field Sunday, Feb. 28, at noon to complete the three-game series. Coach
Ryan Brittle's team will host Lynchburg College Tuesday, March 1, at 4:00 p.m. and then play Roanoke College Wednesday, March 2, in Salem, Virginia.
Coach Brittle and Dillon talk about today's doubleheader sweep.
